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Photorejuvenation
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Photorejuvenation Frequently Asked Questions | | Indications | | Type I Photorejuvenation | | | Type II Photorejuvenation | - Dermal and epidermal structural changes
- Rhytides
- Elastotic changes
- Collagenous and conncective tissue changes
- Large pores
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Q - How is IPL used to treat benign vascular lesions?
A - Aging, sun exposure and other factors can cause the appearance of broken capillaries and blood vessels on the face known as telangiectasias, which appear as spider veins. Sometimes broken capillaries can cause a diffused redness in the skin, called erythema, a source of social embarrassment for many people. Rosacea is a common skin condition that is characterized by diffused erythema. All of these conditions respond well to IPL. For unsightly veins on the legs, both IPL and Nd:YAG laser technologies together are capable of addressing these lesions. During treatment, Intense Pulsed Light or laser light is absorbed by the blood in these small veins, heating and destroying the vessels. Over time the destroyed veins are reabsorbed and disappear. IPL systems can also be used to treat varicose veins, which are deeper, bluer veins. Q - What are IPL Skin Treatments using Photorejuvenation? A - The term "Photorejuvenation" refers to the non-ablative, non-invasive treatment of red and brown pigment that leaves a smooth skin texture and even complexion, yielding a more youthful appearance. IPL Skin Treatments are a safe, effective and popular way to improve the signs of aging from the face, neck, chest, arms and hands. This in-office procedure is performed by a physician or trained medical staff member and typically requires four to six sessions of about 20 minutes each, performed at three-week intervals. Q - What are the advantages of IPL Skin Treatments using Photorejuvenation? A - In addition to effectively treating multiple symptoms and locations in each session, the IPL procedure is gentle, non-invasive and safe, requiring no downtime. In fact, many people even schedule their sessions during their lunch breaks. Additionally, IPL treatments are customized to each individual's specific skin type and condition, providing the best possible results. Q - Who is a candidate for this procedure? A - Any man or woman who shows the signs of aged and sun-damaged skin is a candidate for IPL Skin Treatments using Photorejuvenation. A brief consultation with an IPL specialist should provide all the information needed. Q- How are IPL Skin Treatments using Photorejuvenation performed? A - Before treatment, a cold gel is usually applied to the area to be treated, and patients are given protective eyewear. During treatment, the smooth, glass surface of the IPL handpiece is gently applied to the skin, delivering precise pulses of light to the area being treated. IPL treatments are usually pain-free, but an anesthetic cream can be used if the light pulses are uncomfortable. Some patients compare the sensation to a light pinch or the snap of a rubber band. Treatment sessions usually last about 20 minutes, and a complete program usually includes four to six sessions. After treatment, patients can immediately return to normal routines and activities. Occasionally evidence of treatment such as redness or blotchiness may last for an hour or two. Q - Why are multiple treatments necessary? A - Several IPL treatments are required to provide gradual, natural-looking improvement with very low risk. Results usually last a year or more. Q - How much do IPL Skin Treatments using Photorejuvenation cost? A - Costs vary depending on the portion of the body where the procedure is performed, the severity of the skin condition and other factors. Compared to other aesthetic procedures, IPL Skin Treatments are quite affordable. IPL is usually priced above microdermabrasion and some chemical peels, but less than laser resurfacing and cosmetic surgeries. IPL procedures are not usually covered by health insurance. Q - How can I find the right doctor for IPL Skin Treatments using Photorejuvenation? A - Those interested in IPL should talk with a physician or someone already experienced in IPL Skin Treatments. Some providers may refer to the procedure under other brand names, such as FotoFacial, EpiFacial, Photoblush, WrinkleLight or EpiLight Skin Therapy. Verify that the treatment provider uses the patented and perfected LumenisTM IPL technology. Q - Are these treatments FDA-cleared? Are they safe? A - Lumenis IPL has been available and FDA-cleared since 1995.
Photorejuvenation Techniques
| The overall appearance of aging skinis primarily related to the quantitative effects of sun exposure with resultant UV damage of structural components such as collagenand elastic fibers. Appearance, however, is also affected bygenetic factors, intrinsic factors, disease processes such as rosacea, and the overall loss of cutaneous elasticity associatedwith age. Many patients have exposed themselves to vast amounts of sun during activities of everyday life and recreation. Along with thinning ozone and other factors, this has made visible signs of aging, damage and disease evident in younger and younger individuals. We are seeing patients in their twenties and thirties presenting with solar elastosis, telangiectasias,lentigines and rhytid formation. In the older population and those individuals with extensive sun exposure, these changes are magnified. In the past decade, a dramatic transformation photorejuvenation procedures has occurred. It began with dermabrasion and deep chemical peels progressing to deeper laser resurfacing. Although effectively dealing with someaspects of cutaneous photoaging, these were usually associated with significant downtime and side effects. While patients have benefited dramatically from ablative CO2 and erbium resurfacing, as well as lasers for vascular and pigmented lesions, many of them cannot tolerate these procedures, either because of associated pain, potential; effects, or prolonged downtime with lose of income. Presently, there is pent-up demand generation of non-ablative treatments that promises; dramatic improvement for the visible sign of aging, photo damage and intrinsic disease with low risk and, perhaps most importantly, "downtime”.
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